Fluid-compressing apparatus



June 26, B923 R. SUCZEK FLUID COMPRESSING APPARATUS Original Filed Aug. 16

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ROBERT SUCZIEE, OF PHEADLPHI, PENNSYLVANIA, SSIGNOR T0 C. E. mmllm EMTUFACTUBHKG GUMPANY, F PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVMHL, itl. COR-FQM- TN F PENNSYLVANIA.

.FLUIDCOMPRESSMG MPRATUS.

llpplcaon nieu .august it, 1919, Serial No. 3117,@75. Iltenewer may t, lead.

To @ZZ wwm it may concern:

Be it known that l, ROBERT Suomen, a citizen of the CzechdSlova-lr Republic, residL ing in the city and county of Philadelphia,

t State of Pennsylvania, have invented certain new and useful improvements in Fluid- Compressing Apparatus, of which the iollowing isa specification.

My invention relates to apparatus for comm pressing fluid, such as air, gas, vapor, or a mixture of any of them, by ejector action, that is, by the action of motive Huid, such as steam or other elastic fluid under pressure, which is allowed to expand and entrain the M fluid to be compressed, the mixture of Huids travelling at high velocity losing its kinetic energy and increasing in pressure.

My invention relates more particularly to apparatus for compressing duid in a plu- 2@ rality of stages by'action thereon of motive fluid in one stage, the condensable Huid from that stage being condensed, the condensate removed, and the compressed liuid, as air, being acted upon in a later stage by any 2U suitable pump, as a second ejector, further to raise its pressure.

ln accordance with my invention an ejector delivers into the condenser in which there are provided means for ensuring sat- 3@ isfactory and substantially complete separation of condensate from the fluid, as air, undergoing compression. A Jfurther feature of my invention is a structure of the condensing structure in relation with'the ejector VE wherein the mixture discharged from the ejector is passed through a plurality of tubes or passages, extending vertically or substantially so, the condenser having a plurality of passes, permitting the apparatus to taire au larger diameter or'shorter vertical length or height.

A further feature of my invention is the withdrawal of condensate from the end of each pass or group of'condenser tubes.

i5 A further feature of my invention resides in an arrangement whereby condensate at the upper end of a pass ongroup of condenser' tubes is prevented from passing downwardly through the tubes conducting' the air or other Huid which has undergone compressiong-and a further feature resides in the application of drain pipes as hereinafter described and in the structure of such drain pipes and the* A ture.

Referring to the drawing, T. is an ejector oi any suitable type or structure, Vand in the example here illustrated is a tubular ejector comprising the motive duid en ending noszles N, the tubular converging iverging dit user D, and the suction chamber t having the suction port al through which enters the air or other duid to be compressed, as for example, from a steam condenser or irom any other chamber or region trom which the air or other compressible iluid is to be withdrawn. Steam or other suitable motive duid is supplied to the nozzles N through the pipe o; controlled by valve l and delivering into the chamber c with which the nozzles lil communicate. The ejector L@ is mounted upon boi: or chest B which is divided by the walls or partitions CZ and e into the three chambers f, g and iz. These chambers have a wall formed by the tube sheet or plate e held between the bon B and one end or" the condenser shell C. Within the shell G are the downwardly extending plates or baes i and and the upwardly extending plate or baille l, these plates or baos dividing the interior of the condenser shell C into tour. passes in which are disposed tour groups of tubes m, ot brass or other suitable material secured by terrines n in the tube sheet a' and the lower tube sheet o held between the condenser shell U and the lower chest or box B1. The condenser structure is supported upon legs L, L, extending downwardly from box B1. By pipe threaded into the con denser shell 'C at p is delivered cooling Huid, as water, Howing' downwardl to the left et the plate or bams j',under its lower edge then upwardly around the next group ci tubes over the upper edge oi the plate or titl 'lll

baffle Z, then downwardly between the next group of tubes under the lower edge of the baffle or ,plate lo and thence upwardly through the next group of tubes and outV through a pipe connecting to the condenser shell at g. With each of the second, third and fourth groups of tubes is associated one of openings o communicating with the space between the cap u and the exterior of the tube t.

The ferrules employed in connection with the upper ends of the condenser tubes lof the second, third and fourth groups are, as indicated in Fig. 1, at lw, of substantial length, thereby extending a substantial distance above the upper surface of the tube sheet i to prevent any water or condensate accumulat-ing from entering the condenser t'ubes m.

In the lower chest or box B1 is the dividing partition or diaphragm a: preventing equalization of pressure or other conditions as between the lower ends of the tubes of the first two groups and the lower ends of the tubes of the third and fourth groups. Communicating with the two chambers in the chest B1 are the pipes g/ and z, controlled, respectively, by the valves a1 and b1 and delivering into any suitable pipe or draw off c1 to deliver the condensate to any suitable device or region, as for example,

delivering the condensate into the steam or` condensate space of the steam condenser with which the ejector apparatus may be associated for withdrawing air or uncondensable gases or fluids therefrom.

In order that the chambers in the box or chest B1 on opposite sides of the partition m shall remain sealed from each other, the pipe c1 with which the pipes y and z communicate rises to any suitable level, as c2, whereby there is formed a U tube structure in which water is retained to such level as to rise somewhat above the lower ends or outletsof the pipes y and a, that is, to height somewhat above the level c3, so that a mass of water is continuously maintained in the pipes y and z sealing them against each other and thereby preventing communication through pipes y and a between the two chambers on opposite sides of the partition m in box or chest B1.v

The chamber k in the chest B communicates through the conduit d1 and the divided passages e1 with the suction of the radial ow ejector E1, comprising the nozzle struc- Lecoas ture N1, producing a disk-shaped jet, and the surrounding annular diifuser structure D1 delivering into the discharge passage f1 having the discharge outlet g1. The ejector E1 may be wholly or partially supported by the condenser structure through its connection therewith. Steam is delivered to the nozzle structure N1 through the passage k1 communicating with the steam delivery pipe 1, with which communicates also the aforesaid steam pipe a.

The operation is as follows: Y

The air or other fluid to be compressed enters -at A1 into the suction chamber A of the ejector E, where it is acted upon in known manner by the steam issuing in jets from the nozzles N and delivered at high speed into the diffuser D where kinetic energy is converted into pressure, the mixture of motive fluid and steam and the air arriving inthe chamber f at a pressure higher than that of the air entering at A1. The mixture paes downwardly through the condenser tubes m around which is flowing the cooling water, causing condensation of the steam, the condensate or water together with the partially compressed air flowing downwardly through the pipes m intoone of the chambers in the chest or box B1, the condensate remaining in such chamber and passing oi through the pipe z while the air continuesv its paage upwardly through the condenser tubes m of the second group, where it is further 'cooled and more steam or motive fluid condensed, the. air passlng on upwardly into the chamber.

g while the condensate drips downwardly through the pipes m into the aforesaid chamber in the box or chest B1, passing .off

through the pipe z, as described. The air and remaining steam vthen descend throu h the tubes m of the third group from t e chamber g into the left hand chamber in the box or chest B1, the condensate then passing olf through the pipe y. Finally the air ascends again through the fourth group of tubes m, any remaining motive fluid or condensable vapor being condensed and running downwardly through the tubes m of the fourth group intothe chamber of the box B1, and passing oli' through the aforesaid pipe y. The air arriving in the chamber 71. is free or substantially free of motive fluid or moisture or vapor and passes to the suction chamber of the second stage ejector E1, whereby the action of the' steam from the nozzle N1 it is further compressed in the annular diiuser structure D1 and delivered at higher pressure into the discharge casing f1 and thence through the outlet g1 to atmosphere or into a chamber or region at any other suitable pressure.

While an ejector E1 is shown in the second stage, it will be understood that my invention is not limited tothe use of an ejec- 8. Combined ejector and condenser structure, an ejector, condenser structure into which it discharges comprising vertically disposed tubes through which the ejector discharge passes, a tube sheet in which said tubes terminate, a chest or box having a pluralityof chambers receiving condensate rom said tubes, independent pipes leading from said chambers, and means for preventing r:ommunication of said chambers with each other through said pipes.

, 9. Combined ejector and condenser structure, an ejector, condenser structure into which it discharges comprising, vertically disposed tubes through which the ejector discharge passes, a tube sheet in which said tubes terminate, a chest or box having a plurality of chambers receiving condensate from said tubes, independent pipes leading from said chambers, and a pipe into which said pipes deliver, said pipe ascending to a height causing condensate cont-inuousl to stand in said pipes to prevent communication therethrough between said chambers. l

1.0. Multi-stage ejector-condenser structure comprising serially connected ejectors, an interstage condenser into which one of said ejectors discharges the mixture of motive fluid and lluid to be compressed, said Acondenser comprising a plurality of groups of vertical conduits, chambers serially connecting said groupsof conduits, and means for cooling said-conduits.

11. Combined ejector-condenser structure comprising an ejector, a condenser into which said ejector discharges the mixture of motive fluid and fluid to be compressed, said l condenser comprising a plurality of groups of vertical tubes, chambers at the upper and lower ends ofsaid groups of tubes connecting them in series, and condensate drain pipes connecting a chamber at the upper end of a group of tubes with -a chamber at the lower end of said group/of tubes.

12. Combined ejector-condenser structure comprising an ejector, a condenser into which said ejector discharges t-he mixture of motive fluid and fluid to be compressed, said condenser comprising upper and lower chamber, groups of tubes connecting said chambers serially, a drain pipe connecting an upper chamber with a lower chamber, and a lliquid seal on the lower end of said drain pipe.

13. Combined ejector-condenser structure com rising an ejector, a condenser, said con enser comprising a group of tubes into which said ejector discharges, a chamber receiving the discharge from said group of tubes, a group of vertically extending tubes receiving fluid from said chamber, a chamber at the upper end of said group of vertically extending tubes receiving iuid therefrom, said tubes projecting a substantialv distance above the lower wall of said last named chamber, a drain pipe connecting said last named chamber with said first named chamber, and a liquid seal on the lower end of said drain pipe.

14. Combined ejector-condenser structure comprising an ejector, 'a condenser receiving dischar from said ejector comprising tube sheets isposed one above the other, condenser tubes disposed between said tube sheets, dams at the upper ends of said tubes, a drainage tube communicating with the space above the upper tube sheet, a long ferrule holding the lower end of said tube in the lower tube sheet, said ferrule having an upwardly extending member spaced therefrom to form a liquid containing space, and means effecting communication between said space and-the interior of said ferrule.

15. Combined ejector-condenser structure comprising an ejector, a condenser said condenser comprising upper and lower tube sheets, a plurality of chambers above and below said upper and lower tube sheets, condenser tubes connecting said chambers in series, dam forming ferrules on the upper ends of said tubes, drainage tubes connecting the chambers abovesaid upper tube sheet with the chambers below said lower tube sheet, and means for withdrawing conldensate from each of said last named chamers. A i

16. Combined ejector-condenser structure comprising an ejector, a condenser, said condenser comprising a group of vertically disposed condenser tubes receiving discharge from said ejector* and communicating at its lower end witln a. chamber, a second group of vertically disposed condenser tubes communicating at its lower end with said chamber and at its upper end with a second chamber, a third group of vertically disposed condenser tubes communicating at its upper end with said second chamber an-d at its lower end with a third chamber, a fourth group of vertically disposed condenser tubes communicating at its lower end with said third chamber and at its upper end with a fourth chamber, dam-,forming ferrules on the ends of said groups of tubes communicating with said secondand fourth chamJ bers, liquid sealed drainage tubes connecting said secondand fourthchambers with said rst and third chambers, respectively and liquid sealed condensate discharge pipes communicating with said first and thirdchambers.

17. Combmed ejector-condenser structure comprising an ejector, a condenser receiving discharge therefrom, said condenser innocue tubes, a drainagepipe having branches communicating with each of said chambers, and a liquid seal closing communication between said branches.-

18. Combined ejector-condenser structure comprising an ejector, a condenser-receiving discharge from said ejector, said condenser comprising a plurality of groups oi vertical condenser tubes serially connected, a chamber enclosing said tubes, baiiies in said chamber between the several groups of tubes, and means for circulating a cooling medium through said chamber.

i9. Combined ejector-condenser structure comprising. an ejector, a. condenser into which said ejector discharges the mixture ci motive duid and duid to be compressed, said condenser comprising a plurality 'of groups of vertical conduits, chambers serially connecting said groups of conduits, and condensate drainage means associated with each ci said chambers.

20. Combined ejector-condenser structure comprising an ejector, a condenser into which said ejector discharges the mixture ci motive duid and fluid to be compressed, said condenserV comprising a plurality of groups of `Vertical conduits, chambers at the top and bottom ci said groups ci conduits connecting them in series, and condensatesealed condensate drain pipes connecting the chambers at the top oi said groups' oi conduits with the chambers at the bottom of said groups oi conduits.

2l. Combined ejector-condenser structure comprising an ejector, a condenser into which said ejector discharges the miuture ci motive duid and duid to be compressed, said condenser comprising a plurality oi groups ci vertical tubes, chambers .at the upper and lower ends of said groups ci tubes connecting them in series, and dam-forming ierrules on the upper ends of said tubes.

22. Combined ejector-condenser structure comprising an ejector, a condenser receiving discharge from said ejector comprising tube sheets disposed one above the other, condenser tubes disposed between said tube sheets, dam-forming ierruleson the upper ends ci saidtubes, and a iiquid-seaied condensate drain connecting the space above the upper tubo sheet with the space below the lower tube sheet.

23. Combined ejector-condenser structure comprising an ejector, a condenser receiring discharge therefrom comprising a pluraiity ci groups oi vertical tubes, chambers at the upper and lower ends oi said groups ci tubes connecting them in series, liquidseaied condensate drain pipes connecting said upper chambers with said lower charnbers, independent condensate discharge pipes leading from said lower chambers, ay pipe into which said discharge; pipes deliver,

Ysaid pipe ascending to a height ca condensate continuously to stand in sai discharge pipes to prevent communication therethrough between said lower chambers.

2d. Multi-stage ejector-condenser structure comprising an ejector, a condenser into which said ejector discharges the mixture of motive duid and duid to be compressed, said condenser comprising a plurality of groups of vertical tubes, a chamber at the upper end of the first osaid groups of tubes receiving the discharge 'om said ejector, a chamber at the upper end of the last ci saidgroups of tubes receiving the discharge therefrom, and a second ejector receiving the discharge hom said second named chamber.

25. Multi-stage ejector-condenser structure comprising ejectors, an interstage condenser comprising aplurality oi groups ci: vertical tubes, chambers at the upper and lower ends of said groups ci tubes connecting them in series, one of said'upper chainbers receiving the discharge from one oi said ejectors, and'fanother or said chambers receiving the discharge trom said groups of tubes and discharging into another oi said e'ectors.

26. {ulti-stage ejector-condenser structure comprising ejectors, condenser serially connecting said ejectors, said condenser comprising a pluralitjr ci groups ci tubes, chambers connecting said groups oi tubes in series, and drain conduits connecting the chambers at the opposite ends oir' at leest one ci said groups of tubes.

27. Multi-stage ejector-condenser structure comprising ejectors, a condenser serifill ally connecting said ejectors, said condenser y comprising a plurality ci groups ci vertical tubes, chambers connecting said groups of tubes in series, dra-in conduits connecting said climbers, and means in-said conduits allowing passage ci duid in one direction oniy.

2S. Multi-stage ejector-condenser structure comprising ejectors, a condenser-.serially connecting said ejectors, said condenser comprising chambers disposed one above the other, groups of tubes connecting said chambers in series, dams on the ends ci the tubes connecting with the upper chamber, and liquid-sealed conduits connecting said chambers.

29. Multi-stage ejector-condenser structure comprising ejectors, an interstage condenser comprising a piuraiity of groups or rertical tubes, chambers at the upper and lower ends of said groups ci tubes connecting them in series, liquid-seeded drain conduits connecting tbe chambers the upper ends ci said groups of tubes with chambers at the lower ends osaid groups oi tubes, and liquid-seaied drain conduits conldd necting the chambers at the upper ends of said groups of tubes with the chambers at the lower ends-of said groups of tubes, and liquid-sealed conduits discharging condensate from said chambers at the lower ends of said groups of tubes.

30. Multi-stage ejector-condenser structure comprising ejectors, an interstage condenser comprising a plurality of groups of vertical tubes, upper and lower chambers connecting, respectively, the upper and lower ends of adjacent groups of tubes in series, dam-forming ferrules on the upper ends of tubes in upper chambers, drain pipes connecting said upper with said lower chambers, liquid seals on said drain pipes within said lower chambers, and liquid-sealed discharge conduits leading from the bottoms of said lower chambers.

- 31. Combined ejector-condenser structure comprising an ejector, a condenser comprising vertical tubes within which fluid discharged by said ejector is condensed, a condensate drain associated with said tubes, and a seal between opposite ends of said tubes effected by condensate in said drain.

32. Combined ejector-condenser structure comprising an ejector, a condenser comprisin a plurality of groups of vertical condenser tu es, a plurality of chambers connecting said groups of tubes in series, condensate drains connecting chambers at the upper ends of said groups of tubes with chambers at vthe lower ends of said groups of tubes, and means on 'said drains collecting condensate and forming seals between upper and lower chambers.

33. Combined ejector-condenser structure comprising an ejector, a condenser comprising a plurality of groups of vertical condenser tubes, a plurality of chambers connecting said groups of tubes in series, condensate drains connecting chambers at the upper ends of said groups of tubes with chambers at the lower ends of said groups of tubes, condensate drainage conduits connected with said lower chambers, and means for holding condensate forming a seal between said lower chambers.

34. A combined ejector and condenser unit comprising a condenser, said condenser comprising a plurality of serially connected groups of verticalconduits, and an ejector mounted upon said condenser and connected upon said condenser and connected to dis? charge into said tubes.

36. A combined ejector and condenser unitcomprising a condenser, said condenser comprising a plurallty tioned substantially in the same horizontal plane, tube sheets supporting the ends of said tubes, and boxes forming a plurality of compartments with each of said tube sheets -as a wall thereof, said compartments connecting said groups of tubes serially, and an ejector mounted on one of said lboxes and connected to discharge into one of said compartments.

37. A combined ejector and condenser unit comprising a condenser, said condenser comprising separated tube sheets, a box forming a plurality of compartments with one of said tube sheets as a wall thereof, and groups of vertical tubes communicating with said compartments, and an ejector mounted on said box and communicating with one of said compartments.

38. A vmulti-stage ejector-condenser unit comprising a condenser, said condenser comprising a plurality of groups of vertical tubes, and chambersconnecting said groups of tubes serially, an ejector mounted on said condenser and connected to discharge into one of said chambers, and a second ejector supported upon said condenser and connected to receive fluid from another of said chambers.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my signature this 13th day of August, 1919.

ROBERTl SUCZEK.

of groups of vertical` tubes, said tubes belng of substantially equal4 'length and having their upper ends posi- 

